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Newspaper
Wellington Leader
Location
Wellington, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 2003
Page
1
The Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet on Saturday November 1 2003 at the Burn Handiey Community Center at 7 p.m. Awards will be given in several areas with Back Country catering. guest speaker Jerry Larned will address community involvement and values.
Wellington Coop adopts Moisture Mirror technology from Samuel Jackson to tailor online incoming moisture measurements for each bale. The system automatically adjusts drying, reducing gas use, boosting turnout and cleaning, and improving bale quality while cutting per bale costs. The upgrade includes a high efficiency heater and Hot Box for extra drying and junk separation, plus moisture restoration in baling to add weight. Continued on page 2.
The MS Society self help group serving Childress Shamrock and Wellington will meet Friday October 24 from 11 30 a m to 1 p m at the Irish Inn Restaurant 140 US 83 Shamrock. The luncheon aims to raise awareness and foster friendships for people and families affected by MS. For information call 806 4468 7500 or Vickie Westmoreland at 806 447 5782.
Collingsworth Hospital District held a regular board meeting on Tuesday October 21 to discuss items across the full agenda. Dr Thomas delivered the medical staff report noting the entire medical staff including nurses and Gloria Gonzales PA completed an advanced life support class and he attended an advanced airway class in Seattle Washington. He praised working with Gloria and her readiness for more responsibility. The September statistical report showed 26 admissions with a daily range from 1 to 6 patients, 98 inpatient days, 669 outpatient visitors, 89 ER admissions, 820 patient meals and 1,270 cafeteria meals.
Wellington Care Center invites families to a Fall Festival on October 25 at 7 p.m. The event features bingo, games, a cake walk, fishing, dart balloons, pumpkin throw, a food booth with hot dogs and chili, and a grouped costume contest with prizes for winners. Proceeds support the Center’s activity fund.
Donna Branchi presented Ryan Cooper to the Commissioners for consideration. Cooper was approved unanimously to assume the county extension agent role on November 1 2003 and begin work November 3 in the Collingsworth County office. He comes from Lubbock and plans to marry Kaki Stapleton November 22. A welcome reception for Cooper is scheduled November 4 from 3 to 4 30 pm in the courthouse conference room.
After bankruptcy and overhaul, Classic Cable rebrands as Cebridge Connections. William Shreffler says the new name signals a distinct, customer‑proximate company focused on bridging the digital divide and connecting customers to the world with nearly $100 million in investments. The rebrand rolls out on bills, mail, and the website cebridge.net with plans for broader changes ahead.
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